Flag — synonyms, definition

1. flag (Noun)

abbreviation badge banner beacon colour emblem ensign flagstone flare fleur-de-lis gesture iris jack mark masthead motion pennant pennon pin sign • • •

flag (Noun) — Emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design.

flag (Noun) — A listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc..

flag (Noun) — Plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-coloured flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals.

flag (Noun) — A rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device.

flag (Noun) — Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green.

flag (Noun) — Stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones.

flag (Noun) — A conspicuously marked or shaped tail.

flag (Noun) — (computer science) an option otherwise modifying the action of a command or program.

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2. flag (Verb)

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flag (Verb) — Communicate or signal with a flag.

flag (Verb) — Provide with a flag. ex. "Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately"

flag (Verb) — Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness.

flag (Verb) — Decorate with flags. ex. "the building was flagged for the holiday"

flag (Verb) — Become less intense.

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